I discussed the relationship between "The American Dream" and its metaphoric incarnation in 20th Century American literature in the form of Edenic imagery. Marcel discussed his understanding of the "American Dream" ,and we then examined the text wherein the characters describe their American Dream as an Eden -like farm where they" live off the fat of the land free to do as they please." I described how 20th Century American novels like "Of Mice and Men" often metaphorically depict America as a failed or fallen Eden, and we discussed how the deterministic Naturalist genre unveils the American Dream as a hollow unattainable myth. Marcel took notes on this discussion as well as events of foreshadowing throughout the first chapter. During the latter part of the session, we reviewed Marcel's homework essay from last week and focused on ways to sharpen his sentences and to eliminate vague word choice. For homework due Monday, read chapter 2 and answer chapter 2 study guide questions.